More Americans think AI will take people’s jobs than 2 years ago
% of U.S. adults who say they think artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to __ in the U.S. over the next 20 years

Note: Those who were not sure (16% in 2024 and 14% in 2026) or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
More Americans think AI will take people’s jobs than 2 years ago
% of U.S. adults who say they think artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to __ in the U.S. over the next 20 years
| Fewer jobs | Will not make much difference | More jobs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64 | 14 | 5 |
| 2026 | 71 | 10 | 5 |
Note: Those who were not sure (16% in 2024 and 14% in 2026) or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER